Rain cancels Montezuma-Cortez homecoming parade
The Cortez Police Department says the parade set for Wednesday evening on Main Street is off because of continued rain.
The following is a news release from the Cortez Police Department, posted September 28, 2026 and updated at 3:37 p.m. on September 30, 2026.
UPDATE 3:30PM Homecoming Parade Cancelled
From the Montezuma-Cortez High School: Due to continued rainy conditions the M-CHS Homecoming Parade scheduled for today, 9/30/26 is canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
The department’s earlier notice, which the cancellation replaces, read as follows.
Main Street (Highway 160) will be closed today, beginning around 5pm (lineup) for the MCHS Homecoming parade. The parade will start at North Park Street (Veterans Park) and conclude at Maple Street (Notah Dineh Trading Co.).
The parade is scheduled to begin at 5:30pm.
Community members should be aware that emergency vehicles will be participating in the celebration and may use lights and sirens as part of the parade.
The Cortez Police Department will be present along the route to help manage traffic and support public safety.
Thank you for your cooperation. Go Panthers!
Graphic: Cortez Police Department
The flyer above was issued with the original announcement, before the parade was called off.
The full notice is on the Cortez Police Department’s Crimewatch page.